Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde W. Tombaugh, making it the first known object in the Kuiper belt. It was immediately hailed as the ninth planet. However, [16]: 27 its planetary …

Apr 22, 2025 · Discovered in 1930, Pluto was long considered our solar system's ninth planet. But after the discovery of similar worlds deeper in the Kuiper Belt, Pluto was reclassified as a …

Mar 3, 2010 · Pluto, once believed to be the ninth planet, is discovered at the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona, by astronomer Clyde W. Tombaugh.

On February 18, 1930, Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto. Thus kicked off a hectic time for the entire observatory staff, as they worked furiously to gather as much data as possible about the …

This Encyclopedia Britannica list highlights 10 important dates in the exploration of Pluto, from its discovery in 1930 to the flyby of New Horizons in 2015 and beyond.

Mar 29, 2025 · On February 18, 1930, astronomer Clyde Tombaugh discovered Pluto at the Lowell Observatory. The search began in 1929, using the information gathered by both Lowell …

In 1928, the amateur astronomer was offered a job at Lowell Observatory in Arizona, where he discovered Pluto. In 1934, he married Patricia Edson. They had two children, Annette and Alden.

Feb 18, 2005 · To mark the 75th anniversary of the discovery of the planet Pluto, The Planetary Society presents to its readers the remarkable story of the discovery.

Feb 17, 2025 · After his death, Lowell astronomer Clyde Tombaugh found Pluto. The once planet, now dwarf planet, broke the mold for our solar system but continues to be a planetary favorite …

Clyde William Tombaugh (/ ˈtɒmbaʊ /; February 4, 1906 – January 17, 1997) was an American astronomer and telescope maker, best known for discovering Pluto in 1930, marking the first …